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John Travolta is not late for a very important date!
That Cool actress, 68, celebrated her daughter Ella Travolta’s 22nd birthday last Sunday with a tea party that looked straight out of Wonderland.
“Happy birthday my dear Ella! I love you so much,” he wrote on Instagram. “We’re here in England and have afternoon tea to celebrate, and I’m here too to shoot a short film called, The shepherd based on a book by Frederick Forsyth that I have always loved. “
The post contains a picture of John and Ella sitting opposite each other with tea and treats on the table, as well as a great view of the garden in the background. The snap is followed by a clip of the two sipping from delicate teacups to celebrate the occasion.
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Ella’s birthday comes when she recently finished filming her new movie Get losta retelling of the classic Alice in Wonderland history. Last September, the father-daughter duo were seen smiling as they celebrated the end of the production of Ella’s first lead role.
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The actress who has previously appeared in her father’s film Old dogs (2009) and Poison roses (2019), expressed his gratitude to the production team behind the modern fairy tale.
“Thank you so much to all the cast and crew who worked so hard on this film and brought everything to life so beautifully,” she remarked. “Thank you to our wonderful instructor, Daniela [Amavia], for your kindness and guidance always. And to our excellent manufacturers for everything you do. “
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“Budapest has been a dream and most importantly I have managed to meet and work with so many amazing people,” she added about the filming in Hungary.
That Saturday night fever star shares Ella with deceased wife, Kelly Preston, who died in July 2020 due to cancer. John is also the father of son Benjamin, 11, and late son Jett, who died at the age of 16 in 2009. The actor has previously opened up to PEOPLE about how proud he is of who his daughter has become.
“She is her own person. She is gracious, generous, balanced, graceful and beautiful. I do not know how she came to be and I take no other credit than just to adore her,” he said of Ella. “And that might be a valid contribution.”